For those big moments in life—from your marriage proposal to special anniversaries and birthdays—make a splash with Mote's unique Proposal and Celebration experiences.
Proposals • Other Celebrations
Find your perfect experience below and then please contact us to reserve:
Veronica Perrelli; (941) 388-4441, ext. 139; vperrelli@mote.org
After commemorating a special moment, many people choose to rent one of Mote's unique venues for their wedding, party, ceremony or conference. If you'd like to rent a Mote venue, visit: mote.org/venuerental
PROPOSALS
Have you found your one and only fish in the sea?
Let Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium help you pop the question!
Exhibit Experience – $150
Proposal experience in front of a Mote Aquarium exhibit of your choice
Our animal and marine science exhibits offer up-close, all-in amazement and will be a unique backdrop for your special moment. From our open water Shark Zone exhibit to our otters, stingrays, reef animals, sea turtles, manatees and more, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium can help make your special moment even more magical! For a full list of exhibits, click here.
Price Includes:
Coordination with Mote Staff
Admission for 2 (Value of $48)
Customizable Keepsake Sign
Add Ons:
Photography of your special moment (subject to staff availability) – $100 add on
Refreshments – charcuterie plate & 2 glasses of champagne – $50 add on
Buried Treasure – $250
Proposal in Contact Cove (touch exhibit)
The sea stars won’t be the only reason your partner sees stars when you propose to them with the ring submerged in our touch exhibit, Contact Cove. Aquarium staff will collaborate with you to ensure that you and your partner arrive at Contact Cove to discover your ring—like sunken treasure! Adjacent shark exhibits also act as a great backdrop for you and your new fiancé!
Price Includes:
Coordination with Mote Staff
Admission for 2 (Value of $48)
Customizable Keepsake Sign
Add Ons:
Photography of your special moment (subject to staff availability) – $100 add on
Refreshments – charcuterie plate & 2 glasses of champagne – $50 add on
Dive Packages – $500 to $750
Diver proposal in Bonnethead Exhibit or Shark Zone Exhibit
Surprise your partner with an underwater proposal! A diver will appear in one of our stunning shark exhibits and reveal a custom sign provided by Mote that reads what your heart desires. This creative, unexpected, and thoughtful proposal is sure to make your big moment memorable.
Availability:
Divers are available for a 45-minute session. Exact times are subject to staffing. Please let us know an ideal window of time and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday: 10am-5pm
Monday, Wednesday, or Friday: 1pm-5pm
Price Includes:
Shark Zone Exhibit: $750 | Bonnethead Exhibit: $500
Coordination with Mote Staff & Dive Team
Admission for 2 (Value of $48)
Customizable Keepsake Sign
Add Ons:
Photography of your special moment (subject to staff availability) – $100 add on
Refreshments – charcuterie plate & 2 glasses of champagne – $50 add on
OTHER CELEBRATIONS
Let Mote celebrate with you!
Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, graduation, prom-posal or another major milestone, if you want to make a big splash, let us help you plan a memorable Mote moment!
Exhibit Experience – $150
Surprise sign experience in front of the exhibit of your choice
Our animal and marine science exhibits offer up-close, all-in amazement and will be a unique backdrop for your special moment. From our open water Shark Zone exhibit to our otters, stingrays, reef animals, sea turtles, manatees and more, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium can help make your special moment even more magical!
Price Includes:
Coordination with Mote Staff
Admission for 2 (Value of $48)
Customizable Keepsake Sign
Add Ons:
Photography of your special moment (subject to staff availability) – $100 add on
Dive Packages – $500 to $750
Diver sign surprise in Bonnethead Exhibit or Shark Zone Exhibit
Surprise your loved one with a special message delivered under the sea! A diver will appear in one of our stunning shark exhibits and reveal a custom sign provided by Mote with the message of your choice. This creative, unexpected, and thoughtful surprise is sure to make a splash!
Availability:
Divers are available for a 45-minute session. Exact times are subject to staffing. Please let us know an ideal window of time and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday: 10am-5pm
Monday, Wednesday, or Friday: 1pm-5pm
Price Includes:
Shark Zone Exhibit: $750 | Bonnethead Exhibit: $500
Coordination with Mote Staff & Dive Team
Admission for 2 (Value of $48)
Customizable Keepsake Sign
Add Ons:
Photography of your special moment (subject to staff availability) – $100 add on
Additional Details:
All Packages require at least 2 weeks’ notice and are subject to availability.
Payment is due at the time of the reservation.
Mote members are eligible for a 10% discount on packages.
Cancellations:
Refunds & reschedules are available 96 hours before the day of your experience. Reschedules ONLY are available 72 hours before the day of your experience. (Refunds & reschedules are subject to availability).
Divers cannot enter exhibit if there is any tornado activity or lightning in the area. Aquarium staff reserve the right to cancel a dive based on weather restrictions. Staff-canceled dives due to weather are non-refundable. An alternative proposal inside our main aquarium building can be arranged in this situation. Please check the weather report during the open window for rescheduling/refunds to avoid any inconveniences.